While underneath a video unveiling the new nose on Facebook one adult wrote that her school had been forced to abandon the official nose in favour of finding something they can sell that is suitable for all. Comic Relief, which describes its vision as one of a 'just world' free from poverty, raises tens of millions of pounds every year for good causes that support both adults and children. They explained: "Our school bought a tonne of red foam ‘clown noses’ and are selling them for 50p each! Can be sold to all of our kids ages 3 to 12! And they will pass all proceeds onto Comic Relief!"

In a tweet the charity wrote: "Hello. We've worked to develop a more sustainable Nose. With this innovative new design we needed to create a strong fastening, and the hinge required small parts so that it can open and close. We really hope to reduce the age restriction next year." From bake sales to non uniform days, schools are planning their fundraisers for Friday, March 17 Another added: "I love the new nose but I am a bit disappointed that other than this nose, the only merchandise to be bought is tee shirts. I work in a primary school and kids from 3 to 11 love buying the noses as part of our fundraiser. Why has @comicrelief created a nose for limited ages?" Radio Presenter Greg James shows the new red nose that is primarily made of paper. Image: Comic Relief. In a reply to some of the complaints, Comic Relief has explained the nose's sustainability and new design means the hinge required to keep it in place is made of small parts that has prompted the age limit and warning.